My books

As a designer, I’m drawn to both print and digital publishing for their unique storytelling possibilities. Both book formats create an immersive, distraction-free environment that websites simply can’t match. They allow readers to engage deeply with content without the interruptions of pop-ups, notifications, or competing elements.

An alien finds himself standing in a hallway of many doors with the words “click here” written on them.

UX comics

In progress

I created this ongoing series to shine a light on common frustrating UX dark patterns and accessibility barriers that still persist today. Through Spud’s misadventures, I use humour and storytelling to call out the bad design practices we’ve all run into online. My plan is to collect and publish each episode into a book.

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Franky Banky Media

Since 2013

The Franky Banky books I create combine my UX skills with storytelling to create engaging experiences in print. Designed with clear narrative flow and character-driven humour, each book is shaped by reader feedback to improve the next. This work blends empathy, communication, and design thinking to create meaningful content that resonates with diverse audiences. I’ve generated over $24K in sales so far!

A book tentiled "Stuttering is cool: a guide to stuttering in a fast-talking world".
A book entitled, "Tales of mischief, mayhem, and mirth".
A book entitled "Draw Your Stutter"
A book entitled "the saga of Franky Banky"

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Franky Banky Media

Since 2013

The Franky Banky books I create combine my UX skills with storytelling to create engaging experiences in print. Designed with clear narrative flow and character-driven humour, each book is shaped by reader feedback to improve the next. This work blends empathy, communication, and design thinking to create meaningful content that resonates with diverse audiences. I’ve generated over $24K in sales so far!

A book tentiled "Stuttering is cool: a guide to stuttering in a fast-talking world".
A book entitled, "Tales of mischief, mayhem, and mirth".
A book entitled "Draw Your Stutter"
A book entitled "the saga of Franky Banky"

Related portfolio samples:

A Quick Guide to Podcasting

2015

Part comic book, part survival guide, A Quick Guide to Podcasting will help you get set up on your first podcasting endeavour. Or if you’re already podcasting, there may be a few new tips that will be helpful to you! My ebook stars Spud, the main character in my comic at superspud.com.

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iPad Super Spud (prototype)

2012

I collaborated with a developer friend on a proof-of-concept interactive comic book web app specially for the iPad. Featuring a continuing saga origin story starring the characters from superspud.com. If you are viewing this on an ipad, head on over to ipad.superspud.com to check it out. Best of all, it’s free!

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You have the awesome ability to make positive changes to the lives of people all over the world via personal interaction through podcasts (and other social media tools)

2009

YOU have the awesome ability to make positive changes to the lives of people all over the world via personal interaction through podcasts (and other social media tools) (yup, I gave it a long title) is my free ebook based on my presentation given at various digital media events in Canada about the benefits of using social media for self help and helping others. 

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Classic novels with digital-culture themed covers

2011

I illustrated covers of four classic novels in the public domain using references to today’s digital culture. Then I packaged them into an ebook for free download. I also blogged about the creative process in creating the covers (as well as providing download links):